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Itinerary for Jan 13 — Jan 18, 2013

Description: Located in the center of beautiful Naples, Florida - our guests are surrounded by the Gulf Beaches to the west, Naples Zoo to the east, 5th Avenue downtown shopping and world class restaurants to the south and the Naples Philharmonic and Mercato shopping and dining to the North.
The Naples Courtyard Inn has been family owned and operated since 1975. The Inn's 76 updated, individually decorated guest rooms and suites are decidedly different: intimate, friendly, barefoot casual. All rooms feature modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, voicemail and satellite TV at no additional charge. Plus, all guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
Families, singles, couples and groups can take advantage of our spectacular oversized pool, outdoor grills and super sized chickee bar area for entertaining. Host a birthday party, family reunion, wedding reception. Be it a formal affair or intimate get together the ambiance of the Naples Courtyard Inn sets the tone for a memorable event.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Discount Based on AvailabilityCall Courtyard Inn directly at (239) 261-3870 Mon through Fri 9-5 EST for reservations. Ask for Kiel and mention “Road Scholar” to make the reservations. Based on Availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day One: Sunday, January 13 - Hospitality and Orientation

Afternoon: Please check in and register between 3:00pm and 5:00pm in hotel lobby.

Dinner: At 5:30pm a welcome reception will be held in the hotel reception / dining area followed by a short walk to dinner.

Description: Located in the center of beautiful Naples, Florida - our guests are surrounded by the Gulf Beaches to the west, Naples Zoo to the east, 5th Avenue downtown shopping and world class restaurants to the south and the Naples Philharmonic and Mercato shopping and dining to the North.
The Naples Courtyard Inn has been family owned and operated since 1975. The Inn's 76 updated, individually decorated guest rooms and suites are decidedly different: intimate, friendly, barefoot casual. All rooms feature modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, voicemail and satellite TV at no additional charge. Plus, all guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
Families, singles, couples and groups can take advantage of our spectacular oversized pool, outdoor grills and super sized chickee bar area for entertaining. Host a birthday party, family reunion, wedding reception. Be it a formal affair or intimate get together the ambiance of the Naples Courtyard Inn sets the tone for a memorable event.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Discount Based on AvailabilityCall Courtyard Inn directly at (239) 261-3870 Mon through Fri 9-5 EST for reservations. Ask for Kiel and mention “Road Scholar” to make the reservations. Based on Availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, January 14 - Bike Shop / Biking 101 Lecture / Naples

Breakfast: At the Hotel

Morning: Visit the bike shop this morning to get fitted to your bike. You will have a lecture from our biking specialist on bike maintenance. Learn and review basic bike care skills and well as safety tips. After all your bike will be your only mode of transportation for the next few days!

Lunch: Lunch will be offered in a restaurant on famous 5th St.

Afternoon: Historic Naples, Pier, Port Royal.
Leave the bike shop for your first adventure! Take a scenic ride through the palm tree lined residential streets of Naples. You will meander through Historic Naples, 5th Street, the Naples Pier and the ultra luxury neighborhood of Port Royale. You will have the opportunity to stop and explore locations of interest.

Description: Located in the center of beautiful Naples, Florida - our guests are surrounded by the Gulf Beaches to the west, Naples Zoo to the east, 5th Avenue downtown shopping and world class restaurants to the south and the Naples Philharmonic and Mercato shopping and dining to the North.
The Naples Courtyard Inn has been family owned and operated since 1975. The Inn's 76 updated, individually decorated guest rooms and suites are decidedly different: intimate, friendly, barefoot casual. All rooms feature modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, voicemail and satellite TV at no additional charge. Plus, all guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
Families, singles, couples and groups can take advantage of our spectacular oversized pool, outdoor grills and super sized chickee bar area for entertaining. Host a birthday party, family reunion, wedding reception. Be it a formal affair or intimate get together the ambiance of the Naples Courtyard Inn sets the tone for a memorable event.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Discount Based on AvailabilityCall Courtyard Inn directly at (239) 261-3870 Mon through Fri 9-5 EST for reservations. Ask for Kiel and mention “Road Scholar” to make the reservations. Based on Availability.

Afternoon: Continuation of ride through Key State Park beautiful bridge crossings and end in Ft. Myers Beach. A motor coach will pick you up after the ride and you will return to Naples to relax before dinner.

Dinner: At the Hotel

Evening: After dinner enjoy a lecture on Marine Invertebrates and their Shells.

Description: Experience South Seas—a resort village and wildlife sanctuary with boundless opportunity for adventure and relaxation.
For decades, generations of families have made South Seas Island Resort the destination of choice in which to share treasured moments and make lasting memories. This iconic 330-acre wildlife preserve spans two and a half miles of shell-laden beaches framing the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
All amenities and accommodations are designed to take full advantage of the existing landscape. This Captiva Island resort allows you to discover native Florida in all its wondrous beauty, while relaxing in Parents Magazine’s Top 10 Beach Resorts for Families.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Wednesday, January 16 - Ft. Myers Beach to Captiva Island

Breakfast: At the Hotel

Morning: We will board a motor coach to take us to Sanibel where over 22 miles of bike paths make this island a biking paradise! Our first stop is the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum. Here you will get a presentation from one of the expert staff.

Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch at the museum.

Afternoon: Continue the ride through J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, where you will witness the spectacular migratory bird populations.
Continue to Captiva Island and bike to the tip of the Island through the south Seas Plantation. A 5 star resort awaits your after a long day of riding!

Description: Located in the center of beautiful Naples, Florida - our guests are surrounded by the Gulf Beaches to the west, Naples Zoo to the east, 5th Avenue downtown shopping and world class restaurants to the south and the Naples Philharmonic and Mercato shopping and dining to the North.
The Naples Courtyard Inn has been family owned and operated since 1975. The Inn's 76 updated, individually decorated guest rooms and suites are decidedly different: intimate, friendly, barefoot casual. All rooms feature modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, voicemail and satellite TV at no additional charge. Plus, all guests receive a complimentary continental breakfast and free parking.
Families, singles, couples and groups can take advantage of our spectacular oversized pool, outdoor grills and super sized chickee bar area for entertaining. Host a birthday party, family reunion, wedding reception. Be it a formal affair or intimate get together the ambiance of the Naples Courtyard Inn sets the tone for a memorable event.

Smoking policy: NoSmoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: Discount Based on AvailabilityCall Courtyard Inn directly at (239) 261-3870 Mon through Fri 9-5 EST for reservations. Ask for Kiel and mention “Road Scholar” to make the reservations. Based on Availability.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, January 17 - Pine Island

Breakfast: At the Hotel

Morning: Ferry to Pine Island viewing the outer Islands and sea life along the way. Walk to the Randell Research Center for a Calusa Kingdom Lecture followed by guided tour through the Calusa Heritage Trail.

Lunch: At Local Restaurant

Afternoon: The bikes will be waiting for a ride through beautiful Pine Island. As you ride along the lazy streets of Pine Island you will pass fishing villages and unique marinas. The island has not become a mega hotel tourist destination so it has maintained its "Old Florida" charm. This pristine environment will allow you see interesting birdlife. The ride ends in the artisan community of Matlacha, an "Old Florida" fishing village home to many brightly colored art galleries, boutiques, eateries, and traditional Florida cottages. As you arrive, a cold beverage will be awaiting you at a traditional seafood eatery and pub. A toast to the remembrance for this remarkable journey you have taken and the new friends that you have made.

Naples Museum of ArtThe Naples Museum of Art invites you to experience the wonder of the visual arts, and to become a part of our cultural adventure. The museum is a reflection of the unique spirit and generosity of Southwest Florida.
Our visual arts center includes a three-story, 30,000-square-foot museum with 15 galleries, a glass-dome conservatory, entrance gates by renowned metal artist Albert Paley, spectacular chandeliers and a Persian Ceiling by acclaimed glass artist Dale Chihuly, a resource room and the Museum Store.
For additional information, visit: www.thephil.org/museum/museum.html

Important information about your itinerary: Please know that while we do everything we can to finalize all aspects of our programs well in advance, there are logistics that occasionally must be altered. Our website will reflect the most recent information, and we are committed to providing you with final program details no later than eight weeks prior to the start of programs outside the U.S. and three weeks prior to the start of programs within the U.S. If you ever have questions about your program, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to assist you.

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